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Dads Against Crime (DAC) founder Andre Harris (right) stands with Officer Brandon Walker (left), a KCPD recruiter, at an Ice Cream with Dads event in May. Harris told KCUR's Up To it's important to invite law enforcement to all of the DAC events to build positive relationships and enforce that police are humans in the community too.

Dads Against Crime founder wants to remove the stigma around talking to police

Andre Harris, founder of the nonprofit Dads Against Crime, says that Kansas City's violent crime problem can't be fixed if people can't feel comfortable talking to law enforcement and discussing mental health.

FILE - President Joe Biden, right, and Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, left, stand during break in a presidential debate hosted by CNN, Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta. There were exhaustive, independent fact-checks of claims made during the debate but none available to the millions of people watching the two presidents in real time. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Some Kansas City voters want Biden to step aside after presidential debate

Kansas Citians had much to say after the first presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. After the face-off between 81-year-old Biden and 78-year-old Trump, some KCUR listeners expressed concern about both candidates' health and integrity.

Kansas City Civic Leaders Have 6 Months To Show Financial Support For Tech Hub Near 18th And Vine

An ambitious idea to spend at least $90 million building a high-tech block between Kansas City's East Crossroads neighborhood and the 18th and Vine…

Seg. 1: How Climate Change Threatens National Security. Seg. 2: Inner Workings Of The Supreme Court.

Segment 1: Why global warming may be our military’s biggest threat.While climate change may harm food production and lead to more intense wildfires, it…

A Small Victory For Fun: Hammocks Outside The Kauffman Center

The Crown Center Fountains may be off limits, but there's a hammock with your name on it downtown. After a recession-inspired hiatus, the Avenue of the…

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes reacts after beating the Buffalo Bills in the AFC division playoff game Jan. 21 in Orchard Park, New York. The Chiefs will head to their sixth-straight AFC championship.

Kansas City Chiefs head to their 6th straight AFC Championship. Here’s what to know

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will defend their AFC championship Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. Despite their regular-season woes, the Chiefs' chances for back-to-back Super Bowl wins are still alive.

Steve Pearce of the Boston Red Sox hits a three-run double in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium Saturday.

Red Sox Rally In The 9th To Beat Dodgers, Lead Series 3-1

The Red Sox are one win away from their ninth World Series title after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-6 on their home turf Saturday night.

The Best Local Music Of 2014

Kansas City is a hotbed of quality music . You can bop your head to The Architects' rockin' sound, sway to the smooth cords of Hembree, or sing along to…

The Weekend To-Do List, Nov. 1-3, 2013

Looking for something to do this Halloween weekend? Check out Brian McTavish's Weekend To-Do List for Nov. 1-3, 2013.Straight No Chaser (A cappella), 7:30…

The Weekend To-Do List: August 16-18, 2013

Looking for a rocking good weekend? Brian McTavish has some options for you on the Weekend To-Do List.The Rainmakers with the Nace Brothers (Midwest…

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